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islet
[ ahy-lit ]
/ ˈaɪ lɪt /
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noun
a very small island.
adjective
Anatomy. situated in or pertaining to the islet of Langerhans: islet cells.
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islet
/ (ˈaɪlɪt) /
noun
a small island
Word Origin for islet
C16: from Old French islette; see isle
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